Ed Support Level 1-Range 2

Location Profile

Victorian College for the Deaf, first established by Frederick J Rose in 1860, is a unique school setting. Centrally located on St Kilda Road and High Street in a vibrant heritage garden we attract students from across Melbourne. VCD is the only F-12 Bilingual/Bimodal School for deaf children in Australia. Staff comprise both Deaf and hearing teachers and Education Support staff, creating a diverse, supportive and engaging work environment.  There are currently 73 students taking part in our rich Deaf specific educational program.

We equip our students for success with skills, knowledge and experience for a prosperous future.  The development of strong communication and literacy skills are central to our work. Auslan is our inclusive instructional language and English our language for reading, writing and speaking. Individual Learning Plans are developed in partnership with families and students with a focus on student wellbeing.

We teach to the Victorian Curriculum and in the Senior Years, the college offers studies in VPC, VCAL, VET and VCE.

Our teaching program is enriched by our many extra-curricular programs and vocational education delivered through our award-winning social enterprises, Tradeblock café and Ablock bike shop.

VCD is a dynamic school tasked with seeking solutions for deaf students.  Our mission is to lift the educational outcomes of students beyond the norms of Deaf Education globally.  If you are excited about the opportunity of working with our students who want to learn alongside educators who are passionate about Deaf Education, join us o…